Hai Ly fishing village in Hai Ly commune, Hai Hau district, Nam Dinh province was established a long time ago.

Many visitors to communes in Sapa district, Lao Cai province are surprised that the local women can speak English quite fluently. 

Three Asian Black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in captivity on two private farms in Ben Tre and Ba Ria - Vung Tau provinces have been saved by Animals Asia Foundation and have been transferred to Vietnam Bear Rescue Center in Tam Dao National Park, northern Vinh Phuc province after four days of being transported 2,000 km.

Vietnamese chess star Le Quang Liem moved up 13 notches to 52nd position in the latest world men’s rankings, announced by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on April 1 – a big step towards resuming his super grandmaster title lost a few months ago.

Physician Phung Tuan Giang, head of Tho Xuan Duong traditional medicine pharmacy has been awarded a certificate from the Asia Book of Records for effectively using Vietnamese traditional medicine to treat many patients around the world.

The southern province of Kien Giang on March 27 held a ceremony to announce a Prime Minister’s decision recognising Phu Quoc prison in Phu Quoc island district as a special national heritage site.

The 2015 Spring Book Festival, presenting 5,000 book titles, will take place from March 25 to 29 at the Vietnam Women's Museum, No.36 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi.

The work entitled 'Selfie' by author Ngo Hieu from Hanoi won first prize of the photo contest entitled 'Vietnam-Country for Peace' held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union's Central Committee.

Puppetry lovers in Hanoi will have a chance to enjoy a 'Classic Public Performance' by Youkiza Marionette Theatre from Tokyo, Japan, in a special programme scheduled to be held from March 21-23.